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Limiter proves workable - 4/7/09.

A greatly improved sound limiter made last nights appearance of the band BluesMix a throughly enjoyable night.
With the assistance of our now resident sound engineer, John West and the ability of the musicians we were able hear an undisturbed couple of sets from this excellent band."It's more the groove then the volume" keyboards and sax player Bob Morgan, BluesMix.
They will be back in December. next up is the Cajun night Sat Sept 25th with Sarah Savoy and the Francadians.
No club in August but back on Sept 4th with "Grapevine Blues.
www.maddfaringdon.co.uk
Can you rehome Pumpkin and Napoleon? - 3/7/09

Could anyone give my two friendly, talkative guinea pigs a new home (before the new dog helps herself to a tasty snack)?

Brothers, aged about 3-4 years and in good health(GPs can live till they're about 7 but they won't if the dog has her way!).
Both happy to be handled (one more so), and are always pleased to see you, especially if you have a carrot in your hand.
Favourite pastimes are running around on the lawn, squeaking and eating grass/dandelions etc.
Large hutch, run and various hutch covers so they can stay outdoors in all weathers available.

If you think you can help them out, please call 240955 or email andreaplant@hotmail.com
Budgens is expensive - 3/7/09

Another brave anonymous message regarding Budgens and the proposed Tesco's.
If you feel the prices are too high, shop elsewhere, there are plenty of options in nearby towns and on the internet.
Alternatively, you could have the balls and speak to Mr Tiensa or his management team and discuss the price hikes you feel are unreasonable.
I'm sure you will then get the reasons why etc. If you don't, take your business elsewhere.....
Martin Harries
Gypsies - 2/7/09

Ok, so they drop litter and rob lead from houses, but as I am sure dog walkers will have noticed, they now have an outside loo, complete with (used) toilet paper and piles of excrement.
I think it best that youngsters do not walk through the field.
Name Supplied
Budgens is expensive - 3/7/09

Why do people insist on using this site to attack local businesses? Budgens prices may have increased slightly, but they also reduce their prices at times too. You may not be aware, but all supermarkets increase and reduce their prices every day and from my experience from working as a price controller could have as many as 2000 price changes, not including special offers going on or coming off.
A couple of weeks ago, Budgens was selling their Hovis Granary bread for £1.00 for an 800g loaf, compare that to Sainsburys who were selling the same product for £1.49. Who's got more buying power???

Budgens offer convenience at prices lower than a convenience shop, give them a break and moan about the weeds or litter of something.
Thanks
Name Supplied
Budgens is expensive - 2/7/09

Has anyone noticed how expensive Budgens has got over the past 2 weeks.Milk gone up by 10p, Bread as well.
No wonder everyone is hoping Tescos is coming

Sooner the better
Name Supplied
Music and the new Limiter - 2/7/09

Just to let you know, the Corn Exchange has its first function with the brand new sound-limiter this Friday, 3rd July, with "BluesMix" from 8p.m.
Entry is free and there is a low-cost, well-stocked bar. Please support your local venue.
Thanks Hilary
(Music Art Dance Drama)
Gypsies - 2/7/09

Your right they have come to collect the rubbish, not theirs mind you. I noticed several items missing from the rubbish yesterday and again this morning!
could have been a cat or even a bird but i doubt they could get away with a plastic bin so who else then our (not so) friendly neighbourhood gypose.

Does anyone have an idea how long they will be there. will the police be moving them on anytime soon?
Craig
Nordic Walking is coming to the Vale! - 1/7/09

For the first time ever adults aged 50 and over will be able to access free Nordic walking courses in the Vale District thanks to a successful bid to Age Concerns Big Lottery funded 'Fit as a Fiddle' wellbeing programme.

The Vale District Councils GO Active Co-ordinator will be running the programme that they hope will provide older adults with the opportunity to try something fun and new. Nordic Walking is one of the fastest growing activities in the World, invented by cross country skiers for their summer training it offers a unique way to keep fit and enjoy the outdoors.

An enhancement of normal walking yet twice as effective, Nordic Walking uses poles (provided)to add significant benefits to normal walking. Upper body muscles are used as well as lower, it reduces the pressure on knees and joints, is great for posture and, if done correctly, can burn up to 46% more calories than normal walking! Active Recreation Manager at the Oxfordshire Sports Partnership, Toni Bridges said, 'This is a really exciting project. Nordic walking is a fantastic opportunity to increase fitness while having fun at the same time.

We hope people will make the most of this chance to try a new activity. We are also offering volunteers the opportunity to get involved and undertake some new training to lead future walks. Giving more people the chance to try Nordic Walking in future. The free 8 week Nordic Walking courses are being held in the Uffington and Abingdon areas and are for anyone aged 50 and over. There will be taster sessions at the end of July and beginning of August with both courses due to start in August.

If you are interested in taking part or volunteering please contact your local GO Active Co-ordinator Anna Capel-Davies on 07768 567 876 or email anna.capel-davies@whitehorsedc.gov.uk alternatively go to our website www.getoxfordshireactive.org. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
Please contact Gavin Walton, ADDRESS Vale District Council, Abbey House, Abbey Close, Abingdon, OX14 3JE Tel: 01235 540376 email: gavin.walton@whitehorsedc.gov.uk. www.fitasafiddle.org.uk
Sponsored by Age Concern under the Goactive initiative
Theft of garden pots and hanging baskets - Beware!!! - 1/7/09

A number of people have had garden pots and hanging baskets stolen from their gardens. People in Harding Close, Berners Way and Wessex Close have been affected.
Apparently the police know who is responsible. Two young lads with whippets were mentioned.
Name Supplied
Folding Bike - 30/6/09

Has anyone got a folding bike that I could hire/buy/borrow. I'm going to Norfolk where I want to try and build up my cycling fitness(where there's not too many hills!)
Gene Webb
Bus Service Arts Festival Weekend - 30/6/09

All buses will be diverted from the Market Place, and will pick up from the Fire Station on Park Rd, From 1700 on Friday 10th July and throughout the Weekend.
Normal service will be resumed on Monday 13th July.
Sally Thurston
Faringdon Tourist Information Centre
Well done the local Police Force! - 29/6/09

So the three youths who terrorized, assaulted and robbed the 15 year old in the Faringdon Market Square have been caught. They will eventually be judged and punished. Congratulations to the police involved because I know that while the police on TV would have had no difficulty catching the culprits it is quite conceivable that in real life it may not have been quite as easy.
Now some people might suggest that the three robbers, including the 15 year old, should be locked up and the key thrown away.
But of course we don't know their backgrounds.They may be from deprived and broken homes, they may not have intended to hurt their victim, they may have just been "having a laugh" .In fact there are many reasons why they should only be reprimanded as long as they are really sorry and promise not to do it again.
BUT..
Despite the fact that these three may not be the viscous yobs that they seem to be it might unfortunately for them, be a good idea to lock them up anyway. Not as a punishment, or revenge, merely in order to discourage others who might be a bit bored or broke or just "want a laugh"
As I always tell my cellmate Godber "If you can't do the time . Don't do the crime"

Cyril Fletcher c/o Slade Prison
Gypsies - 29/6/09

I say we round them up and "see them orf". Damned pikies, get them orf and away
Lord Kitchener
Louise Woodgate concert - 29/6/09

This is now FULLY BOOKED.
Fiona Merrick Faringdon Community and Tourist Information Centre
Weeds around Faringdon - 29/6/09

Gene, there IS only one answer - do it ourselves and withhold the cost from our council tax. Same applies to litter. If enough of us do it, it won't be too big a job and the Council won't be able to victimise individuals.
And, BTW, I have it on reasonably good authority that you can actually drink full-strength Roundup without too many ill effects!
Mark Harrison
Weeds around Faringdon - 29/6/09

I have been trying to get the Council (oxfordshire County) to spray the weeds growing in pavements and kerbs on Faringdon Streets. This is the response I got :

In general terms, regarding the grass and weeds growing on the highway, three years ago, The Cabinet of Oxfordshire County Council voted to cancel the budget for preventive weed spraying and none has been carried out since then. The reality is that even when weed spraying was carried out, under Health & Safety rules, the strength of weed killer allowed to be used in public places was so weak as to be largely ineffective.
There is no budget for the removal of weeds, by hand, on cosmetic grounds. Any issues with this need to be directed to your local County Councillor.

VWHDC contractors Veolia have been removing some of the weeds, but they continue to grow!

Any ideas on action we can take?
Gene Webb
Bike Week - what's next? - 29/6/09

Let's make Faringdon cycling MORE INCLUSIVE. A lot of people of both sexes and wide-ranging ages have said they want to get together and have fun while staying healthy. There is a bunch of us that does this already - called the Farcycles :) We do regular (weekly) on and off road rides and cater for the slower and quicker riders. It's pretty casual and we are very happy to welcome newcomers - you don't have to be good or wear Lycra and there is NO PRESSURE to attend every week. Even the most ardent members have holidays or just stay in bed sometimes.

If you are interested in hearing what we have planned on a regular basis, please contact Mark or Shelley on mfh_2001-shopping@yahoo.co.uk

Or you can visit http://www.getoxfordshireactive.org/activity_search.asp?section=000100100004&view=list&keywords=Enter+search+keywords...&activity=30000084&search=%BB+Search
Gypsies - 29/8/09

Be Fair. Give them a chance ! If they have come back they may have come to collect the rubbish they left last time ?
Name Supplied
Gypsies - 29/6/09

Whats with all the Gypses up by the folly? anyone know.?
Craig
Ed(GW) I understand they have returned to the field behind the Folly Park
New Limiter - 27/6/09

the new Limiter has been installed at the Corn Exchange.
We have been assured that this one will not switch of the music immediatly but will give a 10sec delay.
Why not come along on friday 3rd July to a free gig by Bluesmix and see.
Sam Prince
The Crown is great - 27/6/09

I just wanted to post a note to say how pleased I am with the Crown Coaching Inn these days.
So yes, this is an advert, but one the pub itself didn't ask for, but a genuine testimonial from me.

The new landlord and landlady have been really welcoming, doing things like bringing round the new olives they're thinking of buying for us to sample, or said landlord (a proper chef), appearing suddenly in the front bar to hand out spoonfuls of his latest dessert.

The food is great, the music's been kept in place, including the Fifteen Minute Club, and there's a proper sense of life and charm about the place.

I haven't really had a local since the Portwell Bar closed down, and now I feel I do again, and it's all down to those two.
And at the Faringdon Arts Festival, they're going to be providing a hog roast.

No disrespect to other pubs in town: I just wanted to register how nice it feels to have a place 'where everybody knows your name' again.
Paul Cornell
Don't Panic Mr Mainwaring! - 27/6/09

My ISP is Orange Broadband.
At the moment changes are being made to their system which means that from 24/06/09 for about ten days anyone using Orange may find they have problems. Before calling Raoul be patient try unplugging then reconnecting your USB connection and crossing your fingers
Anyone else having problems?
Cpl. Jones
Rural Crafts wanted for Heritage Open Day - 26/6/09

I am looking for some Rural Craft demonstrations for Heritage Day on September 13th 2009 (e.g Basket makers etc)
If anyone has any contacts I would be really grateful if you could forward them to me at sally@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk
Gas Maintenance work update - 25/6/09

For all of you expecting the lights to be gone today, i received a phone call this afternoon from the guy at Wales and West who i spoke to on Tuesday.
He wanted to let me know that due to the hot weather today, the tarmac was not setting as quickly as it should and the lights will be removed tomorrow (Friday) after it has had a chance to harden overnight.
Trish Reynolds
Road works - 24/6/09

Dont worry everybody you are all complaining about the delays.
Wait for the proposed housing in park road all the land between town end road to a420 ,including rogers concrete old quarry .
1500 plus houses x 2 equal approx 3000 cars going on the national average now.
420 houses at folly view park estate 860 cars.
Tescos traffic we will in the not too distance future has traffic delays that will make the current roadworks seem tame.
Yes there are plans to improve transport and roads ,but will are small rural town be able to cope.
Simon cook
Gas maintenance work - 23/6/09

After taking half an hour from the A420 roundabout to Canada Lane because of the works and 4 way traffic lights at the gravel walk/Park Road junctions yesterday, which doubled my normal time getting home (part of my journey which normally takes 2 minutes!, I called Wales and West Utilities to complain about the slow progress of the work.

I spoke to the guy in charge who apologised and told me they had been trying to get the contractors to work overtime (alhough i haven't seen much of that).

Anyway, i have good news to share with all you frustrated motorists who have had to put up with this enormous disruption for far too many weeks.

This particular part of the works will definately (don't quote me on that) be completed by Thursday at the latest. The tarmac is supposedly going down tomorrow and will be left to set, with everything being cleared on Thursday.
Hang out the flags!
Trish Reynolds
Ref: Gas maintenance works - 23/6/09

"It's probably better that Faringdon is temporarily dug up than accidentally blown up."

Well it would help if the contractors do not openly smoke roll-ups on site, throwing their unextinguished stub into the hole that they are digging for said gas main. I just hope that the mains are very firmly turned off at the source.

I saw this rather terrifying event on Saturday morning in Marlborough Street, just below the Gravel Walk junction (outside the garage). I did mean to report it, but it slipped my mind until now.

Perhaps some Health and Safety training would be in order - so long as it doesn't slow down the works.
Name Supplied
Slow Bicycling Collective of Faringdon - 22/6/09

The Slow Bicycling Collective of Faringdon held their inaugural ride to Coleshill café on Sunday morning as part of national bike week. Over 30 riders joined the tour around the lanes and back roads to Coleshill café. Everyone made it round the route without puncture or breakdown, even though some of the bikes were 40 years old and some of the riders even older.

Fantastic to see so many of all ages out riding together through the countryside. Buzzards, kites, poppies, turbines, cows and countryside were just a few of the scenic highlights.

A slow race was held over a distance of 1/12th Furlong, no putting your feet down and no turning round: The under 12s race set the benchmark with brilliant riding and dedicated enthusiasm. The ladies race was marred by a tremendous crash in the peloton after some of the female riders achieved speeds in excess of 2mph, completely losing control and subsequently being disqualified due to all gently falling over in heaps of giggles. The mens race was unsettled by a doping scandal but this was cleared up after allegations of tea and cake consumption being performance enhancing were withdrawn. The eventual winner was Tom, the Berkshire athlete, who had travelled from Reading to compete in this event. He was promptly disqualified after further scurrilous allegations of having a bike with aero spokes and secretly enjoying wearing lycra underneath his shorts were upheld. The whole event was applauded as being a tremendous success and a second round of tea was consumed in celebration.

The Coleshill café was opened especially early in the day as the official tea stop and provided a superb location for excellent cakes, a perfect distance for a slow ride from Faringdon.
If you want to slowly ride from Faringdon on a Saturday morning then come and join Farcycle at 9am in the marketplace, see What's On for contact details

Small thanks to the organisers of the ride, Big thanks to the participants who we hope enjoyed a fabulous group ride.

I love my bike
Andrew Robertson
Faringdon Town Youths Six a Side - 21/6/09

This Sunday see's a number of local youth football sides from the Vale, Witney and Swindon areas competing in a six-a-side at Tucker Park.
Please be aware that Park Road may be busy during certain periods of the day, but please do come along and support the young footballers of Faringdon.
The opening matches start at 9.45am.
Martin Harries
Road Closures during Faringdon Arts Festival . 10,11,12 July- 19/6/09

To the residents and visitors of Faringdon
On 10th July we will be positioning the performance area in Market Place, Faringdon.
This performance area will be in use from 6pm to 11pm Friday 10th, 10am to 11pm Saturday 11th and 10am to 6pm Sunday 12th.

In conjunction with the Safety Advisory Group for Oxfordshire (SAG) it has been agreed, during these times, to close the slip road outside The Old Crown Coaching Inn (bus lane) and Church Street (the road leading to All Saints' Church from London Street).

It has also been agreed that Coach Lane will become a two way traffic road during these times. Traffic lights will be be located at each end of Coach Lane and the entrance to the A4095 to ensure that the traffic will move as easily as possible.

Access for residents only will be available leading from the A4095 on to Church Street (turning right).

These road closures are for the safety of Festival goers and the Faringdon Arts Festival Committee hope that they do not inconvenience the residents of Faringdon.
If you would like any more information please contact 01367 246003. Faringdon Arts Festival Committee
Scott Gildert
Re Open Farm Sunday- the weight of the stone - 18/6/09

Apologies to Tim Koder and others who guessed the weight of the stone at Open Farm Sunday and are still wondering if they were right.
According to Grundon the actual weight was 5.68 tonnes. The winner was Pat from Swindon who guessed 5.5t and gets the model loader shovel.

Pat also apparently was the closest at guessing the number of stones in the heap of gravel. Mmm... might get in touch with Pat and ask her about the 3:30 at Chepstow...
Tom Allen Stevens
Re the bell - 19/6/09

as you may or may not know the bell has new owners and within time will be brought back to a good standard. these things take time and money with which no one has a unlimited cashflow at present.
also with regards to the scores on the doors the current score is based on findings from the previous landlord and not us.
Name Supplied
Falls Awareness event - 18/6/09

Age Concern Oxfordshire's Oakwood Day Centre in Faringdon will be holding an event on Tuesday 23rd June 2009 to mark National Falls Awareness Day.
Organised as part of a national awareness campaign, the day aims to raise awareness about the risk of falls among older people and will include a coffee morning from 10.30 - 12 noon and information and advice sessions from 1.30 - 3pm.

The overall aim for the day is to raise awareness of the risk of falling as we age and to promote simple practical ways that can reduce the risk of falls and fractures.
The event will be held at Oakwood Day Centre, Faringdon Day Hospital, Meadow Bank, Faringdon.
All older people from the area are being invited to come along to find out what they can do to prevent falls.
For further information please telephone 01865 717615

Faringdon's Ecoweek has won an award - 18/6/09

Business & Economy ........................Wireless Godalming
Environment & Culture .......................Butterfly Gardens
Partnership & Strategic Working .......Caterham Meets Storrington
Social and Community ....................Faringdon ECOWEEK

and the South East Market Town Awards Presentation, part of the South East Rural Towns & Oxfordshire Rural Community Council is to be held here at at the Sudbury House Hotel

Name Supplied
Faringdon Arts Festival - 18/6/09

To see what is happening both before and over the arts festival weekend the arts festival website has up to minute information www.faringdonartsfestival.co.uk
Brief Summary
Yoga and Pilates Sessions
Boxing Demonstrations
Artistic Skating Demonstration
Youth theatre Productions
various workshops
Scott
FAF Webmaster
Do you know the history of your house? - 18/6/09

We need your help!
On Sunday September 13th 2009 we are holding a Heritage Day here in Faringdon. Please see www.heritageopendays.org.uk for an explanation of what Heritage Day is about.

Many buildings will be open on the day including The Old Town Hall, Corn Exchange, Pump Rooms, The Folly and All Churches. Many activities are being planned including several activities in the Market Place and hopefully a Farmers Market.
Watch this website for full details coming up!

We thought it would be a lovely idea if historic houses in Faringdon Town Centre displayed a short history of the building in their windows on this day for people to read.
A brief piece in clear easy to read font on an A4 sheet would be perfect. If you are unsure of any facts about your property, but would like to take part, we may be able to find some information for you.
If you feel you could help please contact Sally Thurston on 01367 242191 or email
sally@faringdontowncouncil.gov.uk
Corn Exchange Limiter. Going, Going, nearly gone - 18/6/09

The old noise limiter has had it's day.
After many complaints about its performance investigations found that it was indeed faulty, the councillors,after an extraordinary meeting have decided unanimously to purchase an up to date version.
this should be in operation soon. At least in time for the next jam club on Friday 3rd july with BluesMix, a funky blues outfit who have been receiving rave reports about their latest c/d "Biding my Time" www.bluesmix.com
This is the only gig they play outside of London.
Free entrance, Low priced bar and great music.

Thank you Councillors.
Sam Prince.
www.maddfaringdon.co.uk
re Broadband (Mad Hatter) - 18/6/09

I have just switched to TalkTalk and get more than 6Mb/s. (Tiscali averaged 1.6Mb/s).
It was very easy to transfer, £10 a month cheaper, has a free telephone help line and on-line queries are actually answered!
Sheila
Gas maintenance works - 17/6/09

A representative of the contractor for the gas works attended a meeting of FTC Planning Committee on Tuesday. The work was necessary to replace 60 year old cast iron gas mains that were designed to last 60 years! It's probably better that Faringdon is temporarily dug up than accidentally blown up. The work will last until mid August but the main problem at the roundabout at Coxwell Road should be complete next week.

The company was aware of the Air Show and plans to remove traffic lights that weekend. We made them aware of the Festival and they will do the same for the Festival weekend.
Let's hope that they are able to stick to these promises.

Alan Hickmore
FTC Chair of Planning

ED(GW) Looks as if it should be all done by the 13th Sept- the Heritage Open Day- that's good
Scores on the doors - 17/6/09

Anyone intending to eat out or drink in Faringdon might be interested in a website that I recently saw featured on the BBC website. This rates hygiene standards in local cafes, pubs and restaurants in Oxfordshire and some other areas.
The website is supported by the Vale of White Horse District Council, who also supplied the hygiene ratings.

It makes for very worrying reading about hygiene standards in at least 3 establishments in Faringdon (a coffee shop, kebab van and fast food outlet).
The website is : http://www.scoresonthedoors.org.uk
Name Supplied
Lost teddy - 17/6/09

just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to the lovely young lady that found my daughters soft toy, we are both very happy to have it back.
kind regards
laura
Road Closure- Faringdon Arts Festival - 17/6/09

Hi david
Can you say what roads that will be closed for arts festival.
Regards simon
Live Music at the Old Crown - 17/6/09

Friday 3rd July - Resurrection Saturday
18th July - Blouzers Friday
24th July - Tom Corneal
Saturday 25th July - Electric Head
9pm - Late
Free Entry
Kate Emmery
Slow Broadband in Faringdon - 17/6/09

Thanks for the link Sheila, I had not come accross this one before.
Checking the average download speed of the main ISP's listed on the site, presumably based on people using the site to test the speed of their ISP, it would seem that even with a 8Mb/s connection the average download speed found by users is under 2Mb/s. So what I am finding in Faringdon seems normal across the country and it is not worth the trouble of changing ISP just to improve speed, unless we ever get cable in Faringdon!!!
The Mad Hatter
Road Closure- Faringdon Arts Festival - 16/6/09

I notice there is a posting indicating that the gas works will continue until 27th July.
May I take this opportunity to remind everyone that there will also be road closures during the Faringdon Arts Festival. Friday 10th (6pm-11pm), Saturday 11th (10am-11pm), Sunday 12th (10am-6pm).
Please take this into account when planning your journeys.
Many thanks David Reynolds
Faringdon Arts Festival Chairman
Re Open Farm Sunday - 16/6/09

We had a lovely relaxing time, and just hope our gaggle of babies didn't ruin anyone else's peace!
But the big question remains - how heavy was that rock?
Tim Koder
Street Cleaner - 16/6/09

I met this very nice man in the lane leading from Gravel Walk to Meadowbank, and I asked him if he was going to be regular and he said he was.

Brilliant - it's so nice to see a street cleaner back in Faringdon. It would be nice if we didn't need one and people took responsibility for their own rubbish but hey, ho! When I was a girl in the 1970s there was a big Keep Britain Tidy campaign with everyone encouraged to bin their rubbish responsibly and keep the place clean and neat, but that seems to have drifted away.

By the way, what happened to Pete the street cleaner we used to have? He disappeared.
Fiona Merrick
Lost teddy - 15/6/09

hello all, i am hoping there might be a good samaritan out there, after having a lovely time at pye street park we got home and later realised my daughter had left a tedddy there, as it is a special teddy i ran back to see if it was still there but sadly it had gone, it is a soft pink/purple alien teddy called angel (from the film lilo and stitch)

please if anyone did pick it up for 'safe keeping' we would really like to have it back. please contact; laura 07920426565. and make a little girl very happy
kind regards
laura
Haul of medals for Faringdon Skaters - 13/6/09

16 skaters from Faringdon competed in the Soham competition on saturday 12 June.
What a great day seeing many of our newcomers winning medals and all seeing top 10 places. Many events having 30 skaters competing With this our experienced skaters took top places
Hollie Fidler 1st in figures
Georgina Howe 2nd and Ben Timbrell 3rd
William Timbrell 2nd in figures there were 30 skaters in his group fantastic performance.
Oliver Timbrell 5th in free skating again 26 skaters in group.
Richard Whitlock gave the performance of his life in the inter bronze competition coming 5th his first time in this group Well Done Richard.
Sophie lewis who has been working for her exams placed 4th in figures. Sophie hasnt had much time to train over this passed few months but did herself proud Well Done Sophie.

This was a great day for Faringdon families coming together looking after each other encouraging and having fun travelling together to take the stress out of long journeys.

We would like to thank the leisure centre for there support during this time of training.We could not gain these results without the support of management. Faringdon skaters require a great deal of training time and the centre management have always when possible to accommadated us
Thankyou Congratulations to all our skaters
Dee England
Open Farm Sunday - 13/6/09

Would just like to say a huge thank you to all those who came to our Open Farm Sunday at Wicklesham on June 7. Thankfully the clouds rolled back and around 2-300 people joined us for a marvellous afternoon around the nature trail, tractors and garden and soaked up the tastes and sights of the countryside.

Many thanks to those who filled in the survey and entered the competition - we asked how many Weetabix you'd be able to produce from the wheat we harvested at Wicklesham last year. We received answers ranging from 1,000 to 6 billion! The actual answer was 33,570,666 (or thereabouts). The winner was Alastair Binney of Eynsham, who guessed 22 million and receives a bottle of champagne.

Spurred on by the success of the day, we've decided to open a small farm shop here at Wicklesham, where our free range eggs, garden produce and home-made yums will be available. We'll be opening in about 2 weeks time.

Tom Allen Stevens

Ed(GW) Glad it all went well - we're getting more and more like The Archers
Re Slow Broadband? - 12/6/09

Try this http://www.broadbandspeedchecker.co.uk/guides/improve_internet_speed.aspx
Sheila
Re Slow Broadband? - 12/6/09

Yes I have noticed that the Broadband speed is poor at times. I use TalkTalk but of course it comes via the copper wire supplied by BT.
Colin
Lack of Street Cleanliness in Faringdon - 12/6/09

VWHDC are really on the case for cleaning up our streets.
I've seen a man and a handcart several times over the past week - and on 1 occasion he was using a broom!

I've just heard from the young woman at the Vale who is making this happen. ie making the contractor achieve the cleanliness targets they're contracted for.
Zones 1 and 2 are being concentrated on - the town centre and busy streets ( see Zone information)
Next week should see a marked improvement - that's the plan anyway.

To help her out please contact VWHDC on http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/website/report_it.asp?formTypeCode=STC to tell VWHDC if your street is in need of a thorough clean.

I've yet to hear from Oxfordshire County Council about the weeds- that's their responsibility

Gene Webb
Gas Maintenance work.- 12/6/09GAS

In answer to Goff and any other townsfolk who are cheesed off with the pace and organisation of these works - I am fresh off the phone to the Network Management Team at Oxford County Council who have foisted this upon us - I asked why they hadn't considered making Bromsgove and Gloucester St two way thus avoiding the lights and keeping a free-flow of traffic through the town - apparently that would have required a "road closure consent" - well they've certainly got a road closure now!

Goff - the works are scheduled to continue until 27th July - which is the week AFTER Fairford Airshow - so that should be really fun and games!!
AJG
Ed(GW) I hope thay keep to this timescale - it won't be good for the Heritage Open Day 13/9 if the roadworks are unfinished
Re Slow Broadband? - 12/6/09

Who is your braodband provider? Also, broadband does slow down in the evenings as people start logging on to use the internet or playing online games.
You may want to investigate any connection issue between exchange and your house. Tweaking the computer can also help with speed increase.
BM
Re Slag off Colin. - 11/6/09

Seems I have hit a raw nerve with some people.
I can remember when I was burgled, Police couldnt be arsed to attend. Had a vehicle accident and 2 Police cars despatched to sort it out. The first one despatched crashed on the way, so another one sent.
Was scammed by someone on Ebay. Police not interested even though an act of fraud was committed.

There can be no comparison between Faringdon and Hot Fuzz as Faringdon doesnt have full time Police. Perhaps,,,, if Police WERE to PATROL the Town at regular intervals and perhaps if they did do a good job most of the time and not ocasionally, and IF they were to stop illegal parking more than happens now and IF the Bus Lane WAS a BUS lane then perhaps I will change my mind.
I do believe that the THAMES VALLEY POLICE are Rubbish.
There Slag me some more you do gooders
Colin
Ed(GW) Everyone - let's end this
Incident Saturday evening Colin's comment- 9/6/09

Colin, I think you last comment is totally unnecessary and very unsensitive!
This incident is totally not what the town is used to or what most citizens want to see happen.
The incident was very serious and although you may have felt your comments were bait, I certainly don't believe you.
Now go and put your fishing line somewhere useful, like Radcot where most fishing in the area happens and not play on peoples emotions when lives have been threatened.
Martin
Dancing in my Dreams - 10/6/09

If you would like to see the play Dancing in my Dreams on the 27 June by the Oxford Touring Company please give me a call to reserve your tickets.
There is a small charge for the tickets of £7.00, Concessions are £5.00 and a family ticket is £20.00.
For more information about events during the Faringdon Arts Festival please visit www.faringdonartsfestival.co.uk
Julie
Boxing - 10/6/09

If anyone would like to reserve a place on the Boxing course taking place during the Farindon Arts Festival please give me a call on 01367 246003.
All ages and levels welcome.
Julie Farmer
Faringdon in Bloom - 10/6/09

What a pity Faringdon in Bloom gardens will be judged on neatness.
My 'traditional cottage garden' (out back of my traditional cottage) is far from neat. Wild and native flowers are allowed to grow where they seed to encourage bees and other beneficial insects. Flowers and veg grow alongside each other and fit in where they can, due to lack of space - no regimented beds here.
My lawn is also a disgrace owing to my use of a highly effective and environmentally friendly approach to keeping it short (two guinea pigs who, despite my requests, just refuse to eat in straight lines!).
Yes it's a jumble, but I like it!
Name Supplied
When you're in a hole.....Stop digging. - 9/6/09

Colin's explanation that his ill-advised comments about the disgusting Saturday mugging were a joke is probably as close as he is prepared to go by way of an apology.
When he said condonning he obviously meant condemning. Maybe that was another little joke ?
No, I am not giving my name because I have a feeling that in a slanging match with Colin I would not stand a chance.
Name Supplied
Re Freeview BBC channels - 10/6/09

Rachel
We have an older freeview box and we have had a similar problem. We found the "missing" channels had moved to 800+ so if you look at the end of the channel list you may find BBC etc there.
If your freeview box is as old/cheap as ours is, it is probably not possible to update the software.
Name Supplied
Incident on Saturday evening. - 9/6/09

Seems that a lot of you are good anglers. Certainly took the bait and bit real good. I wasnt condoning the cost of the "paraffin Budgie", just the fact that we hardly ever see the boys in Blue in the Town.
when was the last time you saw them writing tickets, or just walking the streets.
Life is too short, you are dead a long time, so enjoy our time on this lovely planet. Now what can i get to go fishing on next?
Colin
Dear people of Faringdon - 9/6/09

I am searching for a Mr Richard Williams,Mrs Sandy Williams or their daughter Mrs Siobhan Williams who live in the Faringdon area, if you could help me by contacting me at my Email address or passing on this message to them I would be extremely grateful, many thanks for any help that somebody may be able to give me in this urgent matter
Adrian Wheatley
radian1968@hotmail.co.uk
Re Freeview BBC channels - 9/6/09

It is possible that you may have to update the Freeview box's software. If you have the user guide it will explain how to update the software.
Name Supplied
Incident on Saturday evening. - 9/6/09

As the mother of the teenage boy who was circled by a number of youths, hit in the face, robbed of £10.00 and subsequently threatened with a knife at 4.15 pm on Saturday 6th June, can I just take the time to thank all those who have supported us.

The police and Faringdon Community College have been very supportive. I note that some people are concerend about the amount of money spent on sending up the police helicopter and hope, now they know the reason why, they are more understanding.
Name Supplied
UK Bike Week SLOW bike ride, Oxfordshire, June 21, 2009 - 9/6/09

Forget Lycra (it is banned from this event). Forget fancy bicycles and weird conversations about framesets and chainsets. Forget streamlined, wraparound mirror glasses.

This is your chance to dust off the old steed and use it for what it was intended - sensible transport for going to the tea room or pub and seeing some of the countryside while you're about it. Actually, speedsters will be welcomed, too, so long as they accept the event is not about them but about those people (including their families and friends) who would normally be intimidated by cycling in a group. We will go at the pace of the slowest rider who can cover a reasonable amount of ground at a leisurely pace.

We WILL stop to view the scenery. We WILL stop to wait for people to push up hills - not that there will be many of these! And we WILL stop for tea. We might even pause for a pint towards the end of our journey. This is all about cycling sociably.

You may have heard about SLOW FOOD. For the principles of SLOW cycling, take a look at http://theslowbicycle.blogspot.com/

The event will start from the Market Place, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 7HP at 9:30 am on Sunday, June 21, 2009. Expect to take about 3 hours, including a tea stop. There will be competitions in a number of categories including, "where on earth did you get that bike", "sedate style", "most jazzed up" and possibly even a slow bike race. This is a registered event for Bike Week: http://www.bikeweek.org.uk/index.php

If you need some help to tweak your bike to help it make the distance, bring it down to the parking lot at the end of Woodview, Faringdon at 6 pm on Saturday, June 20 for some inexpert advice and possibly a little tyre pumping.
Mark Harrison
Freeview BBC channels - 9/6/09

We have not been able to watch any BBC channels on our Freeview box for a couple of weeks now - they show as 'No Service'. Terrestrial BBC and non-BBC Freeview channels are fine.
Is anybody else experiencing this? We have done numerous retunes of the Freeview box.
Rachel Hopper
Incident on Saturday evening. - 9/6/09

For those that are interested, not long after 4pm on Saturday afternoon, one of the towns youths (and as previously mentioned, one of the 'good' ones) took some money out from the cashpoint at Lloyds bank. He was then approached by a number of individuals who demanded his money and after the USE of violence and the THREAT of a blade he handed over his money.

The police were called and attended immediately and noting the severity of the situation used all the necessary assets to enable them to apprehend the accused offenders which involved disturbing a celebration in the centre of town. One of the accused evaded arrest resulting in the helicopter being called in however he subsequently turned himself into the police. 3 individuals have been charged relating to the offense.

The rest of the details if anyone wants to know will come out during the court case that will follow, I am sure our local news hounds will follow the case.

What has surprised/angered me so far is that some comments have shown more concern about how much this event will have cost them and not that something serious must have occurred for these resources to have been used in the first place! My apologies to all those whose evenings where disturbed by the noise of the helicopter, I will let the family of the victim know that you would prefer them not to use a cashpoint in future just in case it happens again, which hopefully due to the rapid response and decisive actions taken by the police it will make anyone else contemplating such an acton think again!

For the record the police were excellent in their handling of the situation and support provided to the victim.

This is not something that is representative of our town although it is a sign of the decline of the town centre that this could happen in middle of the afternoon. No doubt this will again raise the issue of CCTV in town due to the minimal residential police coverage, and no doubt the council will think of some other project that will 'provide' more (cosmetic) benefit than address some of the real issues.

Name Supplied
Faringdon in Bloom - 9/6/09

For over 10 years the annual Faringdon in Bloom gardening competition has been one of the features of life in Faringdon. This year the judging will be on the weekend of July 18th and 19th.
The judging is by independant judges from the RHS.
The competition is free to enter and each category winner receives a small prize.

The categories are:
Private Garden (front)
Private garden (back)
Private garden (new - up to 2 years old)
Business garden
Residential garden.

Your garden does not have to be at "Chelsea" standards - the judges are looking for neatness, colour and the condition of the plants. They will judge small gardens and large ones on exactly the same basis (one of the winners last year had a very small (well kept) front garden that delighted the judge).

To enter all you have to do is pick up an entry form from the TIC (the Pump House Market Place) or the Town Council office. Or, if its more convenient email me at a.hickmore.1471@btinternet.com and I will send you an application.

Faringdon in Bloom is sponsored by the Joint Economic Forum for Faringdon.
Alan Hickmore - Faringdon in Bloom organisor.
Spell Checker for Windows Mail - 9/6/09

To BM and Nit Picker.
I do appologise. It is correct that my solution only works with Windows Live Mail.

Regards,
Raoul van Eijndhoven Quidne IT Ltd.
Incident on Saturday evening. - 9/6/09

Was an unfortunate incident where a young lad was held at knife point for £10 he had just got from a cashpoint.
Police had to search for the gang of youths involved which then escalated into the Lees where a wedding party got involved.
So not such a waste of taxpayers money after all!
Martin Harries
Slow Broadband? - 8/6/09

Is it the BT exchange in Faringdon or something else.
Broadband is getting slower and slower in Faringdon, what was 4000 is 608 tonight?
Anyone else had this problem?
The Mad Hatter
Re Help ! - 8/6/09

Unfortunately the script gives an error when I tried to run it.
The error msg says... Script: C:\Users\Administrator\Downloads\ukspellwm.vbe
Line: 26
Char:1
Error: Path not found
Code: 800A004C
Source: Microsoft VBScript runtime error

The reason this dows not work is because I do have Windows LIVE Mail installed on my Vista laptop.

I believe Nit Picker was asking if there was UK spell checker for Windows Mail. This is different from Windows Live Mail. Windows Mail if the Vista equivalent of Outlook Express.
BM
Incident on Saturday evening. - 8/6/09

Colin, A young lad (and I hasten to add a very responsible member of this community and not a teenage tearaway!) was mugged at knife point at one of the cashpoints in town in broad daylight. The police were apparently brilliant and three people have been apprehended (one suspect fled the scene when the police raided a venue to make the arrests - hence the 'paraffin budgie')

Personally I am thrilled to spend my taxpayers money on this policing and lets hope we don't see any more incidents like this on the streets of our quiet Market Town again...though I guess it's inevitable that we will (especially if the people apprehended don't get put away?!)
Name Supplied
Incident on Saturday evening. - 8/6/09

I heard a Swan had escaped from a local farm. Despite FAZ's finest boys in blue being on the case... said Swan is still at large....
Raul Duke
Thank you Raoul. - 8/6/09

The solution you offer only seems to work with Windows Live Mail but I only have Windows Mail and I daren't change it. Hilary,(as in Poetry Competition), had already sent me that solution.
Anyway thankyou both.The solution suggested by BM is the one I have adopted.
Nit Picker
Re Help ! - 8/6/09

I have put a solution to your Windows Mail problem on my website.
Please go to http://www.quidne-it.co.uk/ITSupport.html
Regards, Raoul van Eijndhoven
Quidne IT Ltd.
Re Help ! - 7/6/09

Unfortunately, you cannot get Windows Mail to spell check in English UK.
You can "add" the words during spell check, like favourites, colour, centre etc.
BM
Incident on Saturday evening. - 7/6/09

Does anybody know what the incident was which caused a whole bus load of Police and there "paraffin budgie" to be over Faringdon for some time on Saturday evening?
Must of cost us ratepayers a fortune in seed for the "budgie" as well as the overtime for the Police. Havent seen so many in the town for a while.
Wonder what all the fuss was about.
Colin
Re - Faz - 7/6/09

I'm reliably informed that apparently, Scott, Faz is Chavspeak for Faringdon! Not that facts should stand in the way of a good film idea! Let's get together on this sometime - I feel a red-carpet opportunity coming on!
Time to go frock-shopping!
Fiona M
the Madness of the limiter . - 7/6/09

Once again the live music sessions at the Corn exchange were severely disrupted by the ear in the air. "Storm Warning" were completly annihilated on friday, 30sec is all it took .
The inoffensive C/Western band on Sat night also received the same treatment. This club has been running for some years and has a substantial membership that includes both local and travelling members.

Are we about to see the demise of all events which have to go through the limiter?
I'm informed that Discos are safe and will not trip the limiter.
We shall see on Friday 12th june.
Sam Prince
What a great night in the Crown. - 5/6/09

Totally enjoyed by a ageing rocker, it took me back to my youth.The band in question was DIRTY DEEDS, thanks guys.
Power train could learn a lot off this band.
Name Supplied
Help ! - 5/6/09
I use Windows Mail and, being old fashioned, I like to use the Spellchecker. Unfortunately when I select English it only recognizes American Spelling.
Can anyone tell me how to make it use "Proper English"
Nit Picker
Gas Maintenance .- 5/6/09

As co-ordinator of the Faringdon First Responders' Team I regret to inform you that we are experiencing significant delays in getting to emergency calls because of the traffic lights. As always, we will do our best to get to troubled community members as soon as we can, but because the town is effectively split in two at the moment, delays are inevitable unless our responder-on-call is on the same side of the town as the incident.

Does anyone know how long this work is going to take?
Godfrey Smith
Was Guy Fawkes really so wicked? - 5/6/09

Just over 400 years ago Guy Fawkes attempted to blow up Parliament and he came to a sticky end.
For centuries his execution must have deterred anyone trying a similar explosive solution to a political problem.
Nowadays he would probably only receive a suspended sentence ( No! I don't mean hanging) and a £50 fine payable in instalments.
Just a thought.
CCSC
Re Gas Main Maintenance in Marlborough St starting 1/12/09 for 12 weeks. - 4/6/09

Judging by the mayhem caused to date and grim memories of the work in Gloucester Street some years ago, may I wish you all a very Happy Christmas!
Perhaps the nice Gas Man will pay for free parking in the Council car park in Gloucester Street for all those displaced?
Just a thought.
Mike Perks
Re Hot Fuzz? - 3/6/09

Could i have the part of Simon Peggs Colleague the small fat one that crashes into the fence ha ha ha
what an apt part for me or perhaps all you
Playwrights out their could write our own version of it and call it Hott Faz
(Apparently FAZ is the youngsters name for Faringdon) we could make our own film
Scott Gildert
The Age of Harmony - 2/6/09

An alien could be forgiven
If he thinks this place is riven
Torn apart by music hounds,
But how limited your ground
Only modernists allowed
And then, be warned, we must be loud.
Where are champions to be found
For centuries of other sound
Listen to Gregorian Chant
So chaste would conquer any rant
Lassus, Byrd and Gabrielli
Had their version of some welly
J S Bach will still be live
When time has buried shuck and jive.
Current bands can't hold a candle
Up to George Friderich Händel
And you don't need to be pissed
To enjoy some Brahms and Liszt
Should your taste run more to rock
Don't shrink from turning back the clock
Open your minds
And raise your game
Your squabbling is unseemly lame.
Soar beside the Lark Ascending
Glide with the Trout downstream descending
Sure, be one with Janis' wails
Get hammered with those Nine Inch Nails
But spend a Night upon Bare Mountain
Sing beneath St Agnes' Fountain.
Live, let live, each to his choice
Don't strangle a dissenting voice.

Music to my aged ears
Must be the music of the spheres
My years are an infinity
My discord turned to harmony
So on I fly with wingéd feet
Safe home to my own planet suite.

Alien
"How old am I?..Who am I?" - 2/6/09

Do I win a prize if I guess?
:-) Fiona
Re Hot Fuzz? - 2/6/09

Seen the film and been to the location where they filmed it - ha, beat that! (It was Wells in Somerset, in case you didn't know).

By the way, they have a shoot out in the deli in Somerfields - don't fancy that in Budgens, at least not while I'm at work there! The only things us deli assistants are armed with are blunt knives and a (very heavy) slicing machine!
Wary deli assistant!
Faringdon Arts Festival - 2/6/09

The Faringdon Arts Festival is funded mainly through the kind contributions from Faringdon Town Council and local businesses. All the funding goes back into the event: staging, sound system, road closures, licences etc. The event is organised by local volunteers who receive no financial gain from their involvement. It has come to the attention of the Faringdon Arts Festival Committee that some local businesses and organisations have been approached by a third party requesting financial support to put on events during this year’s Arts Festival. These events are absolutely nothing to do with the Faringdon Arts Festival. The Arts Festival Committee do not endorse these and we would like to make it clear that the Arts Festival certainly will not see or benefit from any moneys paid by businesses as a result of these events.

All the official events are listed on www.faringdonartsfestival.co.uk . If you would like to support Faringdon Arts Festival you can do so by contacting us at 01367 246003 or info@faringdonartsfestival.co.uk . Please also use these contacts if you would like to inform us of any approaches for finance or support that might have given you concern.

We look forward to seeing you at a great Arts Festival 10th-12th July.
David Reynolds
Chairman Faringdon Arts Festival
The Age of Music - 2/6/09

Now I am really confused, I still listen to Adam and the Ants, Culture Club, but mainly to have a run down memory avenue.
With regards to Meat Loaf, you never grow out of that.
I do have an Eminem CD in my collection and of course John Barrowman.
Is there any hope for me?
Julie Farmer
Fiona, this is a great game………! - 2/6/09

Kings of Leon
Rage
Against The Machine
Elvis Presley
Dr. Dre
Pink Floyd
Killers
Peggy Lee
Jane’s Addiction
Girls Aloud

How old am I?….Who am I?
Name Supplied
Has anyone on this forum seen the film Hot Fuzz? - 2/6/09

The similarities between the fictional town in the film and Faringdon are staggering.
Swap the Sommerfield for Budgens, the church tower for the Folly and its near on perfect.

If you comment/complain on this forum on a regular basis and havent seen it then I urge you to do so. Perhaps then a Faringdon Neighbourhood Watch Alliance could be establised, which could quickly resolve the ill's this town suffers.

Lets just hope we dont get some big shot ex met cop sent here to police the town though!
Yours (with tongue firmly wedged in cheek) faithfully
Raul Duke

Info about the film on http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425112/
Holiday info - 2/6/09

Has the lovely weather got you thinking about your holidays?
We have brochures on some of the most popular destinations in England and Wales, and if we don't have a brochure on the area you are looking for, we can get one sent direct to your door.
We also have leaflets on most of the popular attractions and theme parks in the UK, and if we don't have it in, we can get it, or get it sent to you.

Come in and see the work of our featured artists each month - this time it is poems and pictures of Nick Owen.
Faringdon Community and Tourist Information Centre, The Pump House, 5 Market Place, Faringdon (next to Faringdon Coffee House)
RE - The Age of Music - 2/6/09

I'm afraid I'm going to confound your theories completely. My name is Fiona and I am a music lover.

In my teens I bought Jim Reeves cassettes, alongside my Dollar, Showaddywaddy, Adam and the Ants, Status Quo, and Bucks Fizz among others.

In my 20s and thirties I liked Rod Stewart, Eurythmics, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Culture Club, Meat Loaf, Squeeze, Spice Girls, and whatever was either in the charts or played on the radio.

I'm now 44 (whew - well-old!) and I like Beyonce, Green Day, Fall Out Boy, Sugababes, Eminem, The Prodigy ... the list is endless. About the only stuff I don't like much is be-bop Jazz (think Cleo Laine), trance and Hip Hop. So, if you looked at my music list, would you be able to tell my age?

Doubt it!
Fiona Merrick Ageing Rocker and Proud of it!
CCSC to SL- 2/6/09

. I have kept an eye on your comments on this website in the past and would be quite happy for you to speak for me on a local level. So here's the deal. Sever your connections to LABOUR and I'll vote for you as I suspect would a lot of locals.
As to my claiming that you try to tell me how to vote I'll admit (If it isn't already obvious) that I never let the facts interfere with a good story.
Good Luck on Thursday
CCSC
Re Saturday 23rd in Gloucester St - 2/6/09

the police didn't shut the music down as the music licence runs untill 12pm thusday friday and saturday in addition to this as it was a bank holiday weekend there was an extra hour on the licence which meant the music could have played untill 1am
as it was a 28th birthday party i had already discused with the dj that the music was to be off at 12pm as of the nature of the music.

I personally can not tollerate this kind of music but had to endure a grooling 4 hours of it maybe young people should stop having birthdays or change their taste in music.
Name supplied
"Old piece of antiquated equipment". - 2/6/09

Many thanks to Scott for his observations made at the corn Exchange on Sat night and his information posted on this site. An updated version of the limiter would seem to be a logical step.
Sam Prince.
Road names - 1/6/09

I'm interested to know who Palmer, Clements and Robins were/are and why they were chosen for street names in Faringdon?
Name Supplied
Ed(GW) See info from Alan H below. Would be good to have a bit of info about them
Turkeys and Christmas - 1/6/09

Dear Credit Crunched Senior Citizen,
thank you for taking the time to read my election leaflet, which you seem to have wilfully misrepresented or misunderstood. I would never "tell" an elector how to vote, however in a democracy choice is all that separates us from dictatorship.

As an active trade unionist, proud of my working class, I spend much of my free time representing low paid workers of this country, just as I did through the Tory years of mass unemployment and "get on your bike" mentality. The Thatcher legacy still taints national politics in my opinion, remember who broke pensions link to earnings, gave us double figure inflation and created the greed is good mentality.
Yes Labour should do more for pensioners, restoring the earnings link would be a start, but don't forget Pensioner guaranteed minimum income, winter allowances, free travel and free tv licences. In reality the County Council election is about who you want to represent Faringdon at County Hall.
Remember that it wasn't Labour who closed the Vale office, withdrew pensioners travel tokens,abandoned the Tourist Information Office, ignored us during the snow, pretend the A420 is safe and threatened the Corn Exchange with closure.

I do have a warped sense of humour, but I do not have a moat or a helipad let alone a duck island or a man to do my garden! In recession Britain that is a real insight into those who would form an alternative to Labour and no, I do not justify Labour mp's excesses either.

So CCSC on Thursday you may not support me and I will not take it personally, however my warped sense of humour will be tickled, how else can I react when all the nations ills are credited to me.
Solidarity
Steve Leniec
Gas mains maintenance - 1/6/09

Those of us living in Gloucester street are having to develop seige tactics as a result of a proliferation of traffic lights controlling traffic around the site of the gas road works.
When will this misery end!!!!!!!
Name Supplied
Once again the Corn Exchange limiter ........... - 1/6/09

Scott Gildert has recently published some very interesting and useful observations on this forum about the limiter. His observations and his comment that the limiter is obsolete confirm my previous suspicions that this equipment is either faulty or set up incorrectly.

Has anyone yet taken up my suggestion that the installation is checked and fixed by an audio engineer? From what Scott describes it looks like nobody has!
Godfrey Smith
News of Ken? - 1/6/09

anyone know any news on ken stickley
no one knows anything any more
Name Supplied
Music is all age related - 1/6/09

Not wanting to add fuel to the fire on live music, but reading through the music thread there seems to be a theme. Music is all age related and when you reach a certain age your music tastes must change:

Just to make sure I understand what I should listen to and when, I have attached a list of what I think it should be, but please put me right if you think I have made a mistake:
1 New Romantics (Differently did this one in my teens)
2 Rock (Must be your 20's I've read this thread)
3 Jazz (to grow into so maybe in my 50s)
4 Country (I know this one, as my father likes this so that's in your 60's)
5 Rock and Roll (my mother likes this so another on when your 60)
6 Opera (my grandfather liked this, so got to wait until I'm in my 80's)
7 Punk (think I did this one)
8 Folk (Hope I've passed this one)

Slightly worried that there is no music for those in their 30 and 40. Maybe its listed below?
1 Bluegrass (not sure that is so hope I haven't missed it)
2 Classical
3 Dance
4 Electronic - this is far to loud for me so passed that that age limit.
5 Ethnic
6 The Blues
7 Ragga
8 Death Metal

Name Supplied
Saturday 23rd in Gloucester St - 28/5/09

The things I do not understand about this evening....

Why did it take until midnight and a street fight for the music to be shutdown by the police and not the council?

Why were our noise police not on the phone to the council at 1 minute past 11 o'clock, they are so good at policing the Corn Exchange?

Raoul van Eijndhoven
New street names - 1/6/09

I can confirm that the street names on the Bloor housing development come from the names on the war memorial. This seems a fitting tribute to our past heroes. The families have all given their agreement. I hope that future developments continue this tribute.
Alan Hickmore FTC Chair of Planning
Young cat found update- 1/6/09

The young cat we found on Sunday in our Close will now be in the hands of the Faringdon Cats Protection from 2.30 p.m. today. 1/6/09
Hilary Tonks
Re Past it Rockers posting - 1/6/09

Well said Trish.
Actually I start reading all Talking Points posts from the bottom - if they say "Name Supplied", I don't bother with the rest.
Mark Harrison
Loud Music- 1/6/09

The "loud music" thread on this forum has degenerated into a dreary mixture of un-funny sarcasm, self righteous ranting and puerile insults. For goodness sake get over yourselves. Some people enjoy loud music, others don't. End of.

As for anonymity, most web based forums are anonymous, and use nicknames. If they weren't, many of them, including this one, would have very few contributors. Manners, good or otherwise are irrelevant. It is up to the moderators to delete offensive material.

Athena
Re Past it Rockers posting - 1/6/09

To the one of the many who don't have the good manners to supply their name, (frightened to be recognised in case of reprisals from your perceived average resident of Faringdon - bunch of nasty, neandathal ageing hells angel rockers perhaps?) Your comment "what if middle aged past it rockers with not an ounce of music sense" What if I don't want to hear the middle of the road drivel spouted by musos who were never good enough to play anywhere else?"................
HOW WOULD YOU KNOW?.........................YOU DON'T GO TO THE GIGS!!!!
Trish Reynolds
Young cat found - 1/6/09

We found a very friendly 6-8 month-old black cat yesterday underneath the bushes in our Close. Very thirsty and hungry we sorted him out overnight but we would like to find his owner or a good home for him to go to. He's delightful, healthy and litter trained, but we have two cats already and they're not impressed! He is not chipped (we took him to a vet last night).

You can call me on 01865 556767, extension 3823 or call the Bridge Vets in Lechlade where he's being looked after today.
Thank you Tony
Would a Turkey vote for Christmas?- 1/6/09

Steve Leniec tells me "Vote Labour" .That is a fact not a rumour.
I'm a poor OAP. Yet Steve says "Vote for Me"
I do like his warped sense of humour.
Credit Crunched Senior Citizen.

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